Wolf Children Review | Nihon Review

AC writes: "Most people would agree that when it comes to producing quality anime about family ties, Studio Ghibli pretty much sets the benchmark. The production studio and Miyazaki Hayao, arguably the most influential director in the anime industry, have constantly been churning out movies with caliber that is mostly unrivaled by other non-Ghibli titles. While I respect his contributions to anime and directorial ingenuity, I have been looking forward to the day when someone can create something that can challenge him in his own game. My wish was somewhat granted in the form of Hosoda Mamoru, an individual with a repertoire much more humble than that of Miyazaki, and his latest work is Wolf Children, a title that can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with even Ghibli‘s greatest movies."